Guidance Updates

  • HQ RIO to host Virtual IR Orientation on Nov 5-6

    HQ RIO’s bi-monthly Virtual Individual Reservist Orientation (vIRO) replaces Detachment newcomer briefings to streamline onboarding for Individual Reservists (IRs). The next session will be held 5-6 November, from 08:00 to 16:00 MT daily, offering a two-day orientation designed to equip IRs and

  • IMA Chiefs All Call

    IMA Chiefs, You are invited to a Chief All Call with ARPC/CCC to discuss important updates that impact your career.  Key topics include Senior Leader Career Management System (SLCMS), High-Year Tenures (HYTs), Senior Leadership Development…and more! Date: Sept. 30, 2025 Time: 1330 MT Location:

  • Nominate Your URC for the Third Quarter Recognition Program!

    HQ RIO is now accepting nominations for the Third Quarter of 2025 Unit Reserve Coordinator Recognition Program, recognizing the outstanding support provided to our Individual Reservists.This is an opportunity to thank and honor your URC for their exceptional contributions from 1 July through 30 Sep

  • New DAF Form 1288 Released

    The Air Force has updated the DAF Form 1288. Please note the following procedures for HQ RIO: Old versions are valid ONLY if signed by the member or appropriate authority BEFORE August 11, 2025. Forms signed AFTER August 11, 2025, will be returned.You can find the new form, and other helpful

  • "Unhandled Fault" error workaround in myFSS

    We are aware that some IRs are experiencing an "unhandled fault" error when attempting to submit via the myFSS Orders Request link. If this happens to you, fill out this Orders Request Worksheet and submit it via myFSS to the Order Writing Cell - general inquiry queue. We are working with developers

  • RIO Connect App to be discontinued effective Oct. 1

    This message is to inform you HQ RIO will be discontinuing its RIO Connect app, effective Oct. 1, 2025. This decision aligns with the Department of the Air Force's sunsetting of the Air Force Connect app on June 30, 2025.The RIO Connect app will no longer provide updates, notifications, or two-way

  • Enlisted Uniform Procurement Transition – Effective 15 August 2025

    Effective 15 August 2025, all self-procured uniform purchases must be discontinued. Moving forward, uniforms will be acquired exclusively through Industry of the Blind (IOB).Please refrain from submitting any IOB uniform requests until official guidance has been disseminated, detailed instructions

  • Upcoming vIRO: 10–11 September – 2-Day Orientation

    HQ RIO’s bi-monthly Virtual In-Residence Orientation (vIRO) replaces Detachment newcomer briefings to streamline onboarding for Individual Reservists (IRs). The next session will be held 10–12 September, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT daily, offering a three-day orientation designed to equip IRs and

  • HQ RIO Guidance on Foreign Language Proficient Bonus

    Submit your old Foreign Language Proficient Bonus (FLPB) requests now. If you are eligible for FLPB and completed DLPT/OPI tests before Oct. 1, 2023, but have not received payment or experienced discrepancies during that certification period, submit a request in myFSS now to claim backpay under the